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E570 EKX

1988 Austin Montego Hl

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,818 mi
Last recorded100,818 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego Hl70,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE570 EKX
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 100,818 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 100,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both side sills getting rusty and weak

Pass 22 Jul 2005 96,357 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Montego Hl?

Based on 484 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 17
constant velocity joint gaiter split 13
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E570 EKX is a 1988 Austin Montego Hl in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 70,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Montego Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E570 EKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Montego Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E570 EKX registered?

E570 EKX is a 1988 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E570 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E570 EKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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